Pocket watch

ca. 1800

Place madeEngland, Europe

Gold, enamel

Overall: 3 × 1 × 2 in. (7.6 × 2.5 × 5.1 cm)

Gift of Miss Fanny Ogden

1923.37

This watch was worn by Van Rensselaer Schuyler (1773-1847), third son of General Philip Schuyler (1733-1804). It was later used by John Schuyler (1829-1895).

DescriptionGold pocket watch; side-hinged top with gold bezel (missing glass); white enamel dial with black arabic numeral hours and minute markings; second dial in center marked with days of the month; inscription engraved on back of case.

Markingsengraved: on back of case: "John Schuyler/1861/From/Van Renssalaer Schuyler."

ClassificationsJEWELRY